athleticism
noun
ath·let·i·cism
ath-ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
Examples of athleticism in a Sentence
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His athleticism, toughness and leadership skills will be called upon by a Narbonne team that is loaded with quality skill-position players.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
As for that athleticism, Roche played field hockey and flag football in the fall, soccer and basketball in the winter, and lacrosse in the spring.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2024
Duck lacks the premium athleticism and closing burst to play from off coverage and still create ball challenges.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
But the actual comp is Saints Z receiver Chris Olave, albeit with appreciably more athleticism.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
The second-team All-American excels in space and features the athleticism to impact the second level.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
He’s got size, arm strength athleticism, work ethic, leadership, intelligence — all that’s there.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2024
Brown isn’t the sexiest of colors, but the metallic hue really works here, accentuating the vehicle’s unique brand of athleticism.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
This historic romp through the relationship between movement, athleticism, and clothing is happening mere months ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
As for that athleticism, Roche played field hockey and flag football in the fall, soccer and basketball in the winter, and lacrosse in the spring.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2024
Duck lacks the premium athleticism and closing burst to play from off coverage and still create ball challenges.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
But the actual comp is Saints Z receiver Chris Olave, albeit with appreciably more athleticism.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
The second-team All-American excels in space and features the athleticism to impact the second level.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
He’s got size, arm strength athleticism, work ethic, leadership, intelligence — all that’s there.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2024
Brown isn’t the sexiest of colors, but the metallic hue really works here, accentuating the vehicle’s unique brand of athleticism.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
This historic romp through the relationship between movement, athleticism, and clothing is happening mere months ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Athleticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleticism. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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